"Murphy was an optimist!"
Blog of the week February 10, 2006 9:11 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestThis celebrity blog is undeniably unique. One photo does have the f word and one that rhymes with sit but otherwise a quick glances gives the impression that its a fairly safe site. If the depth of content remains at its current quality, I may have to put this on the blog roll and make it a regular read.
add a commentWeb developers open your eyes! February 9, 2006 4:19 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : News, Of InterestWeb developers should expect that companies will be asking if their work is section 508 compliant. That is, can people without sight, hearing or other challenges use the website? A blind UC Berkley student has sued Target for committing a civil rights violation because its website is inaccessible to those without sight. Oh, and programmers, I’d expect that the companies wanting to be compliant probably don’t want to pay any extra for it.
Advocates for the blind said the lawsuit is a shot across the bow for retailers, newspapers and others who have Web sites the blind cannot use. They chose Target because of its popularity and because of a large number of complaints by blind patrons.
“What I hope is that Target and other online merchants will realize how important it is to reach 1.3 million people in this nation and the growing baby-boomer population who will also be losing vision,” said plaintiff Bruce Sexton Jr., 24, a blind third-year student at UC Berkeley.
Of note, Section 508 is specific to government agencies and federally funded organizations. I’m pretty sure Target is not federally funded.
1 comment so farOnce married, you don’t get any! February 9, 2006 3:51 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : News, Of Interestadd a comment“Sleep is something everyone needs and wants,” said Melanie Wells, senior editor of Forbes. “We have to have it, and we have trouble getting it these days. And increasingly people are paying a lot of money for relief.”
Lost Links February 9, 2006 2:01 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesSince I’m not getting a Lost update in today, have a few links (potential spoilers in each):
- Big Orange Michael
- Continues to dominate with the best LOST wrapups on the Internet.
- The Reign of Ellen
- Detailed wrapup of last night’s shows with very insightful commenters.
- Ray Camdem’s Review
- A ColdFusion programmer giving a wrapup of last night’s show
- Dharma Secrets
- Forum for discussions regarding LOST.
Criminals do learn February 9, 2006 9:25 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : News, Of InterestCriminals, take note. Be ugly.
add a commentFEBRUARY 8–A Florida sheriff’s deputy was fired this week for using his patrol car’s dashboard camera to film scantily clad women at public beaches. Jack Munsey, 36, lost his job with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office after internal affairs officers obtained two videotapes showing the cop’s cinematic efforts. As seen in the video stills below, Munsey, who spent 10 years on the force, used the camera’s zoom function for close-up views of, among other things, a woman using an outdoor shower in Jensen Beach. He even got shots when a breeze blew up the skirt of another gal. The videotape also includes images–all of which were shot late last year–of assorted bikinied bottoms and cleavage.
Firefly In Legos February 8, 2006 3:01 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Firefly / Serenity, Of Interest, TV / MoviesBig fan or too much time on their hands?
add a commentComes around every week February 8, 2006 7:08 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, LostIt is Wednesday again.
1 comment so farJoss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly) Speaks on the Future of TV February 7, 2006 9:40 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Firefly / Serenity, Of Interest, TV / MoviesFrom a recent contribution by Joss Whedon to tv.com regarding the future of television. First, on great series:
Lost has that one-of-a-kind alchemy that really can’t be copied. Therefore, look for the original series Misplaced, as well as Unfound, Not So Much with the Whereabouts and Just Pull Over and Ask!
And technology:
TiVo, iPods, streaming video — the way we watch TV is changing dramatically. It’s on our phones, in our cars — even projected on specialized eyeglasses. But don’t listen to the talk about having shows beamed directly into your brain. That’s science-fiction nonsense. Shows will be stored in the pancreas and will enter the brain through the bloodstream after being downloaded into your iHole.
He hints to the evolution of Firefly but for that you’ll have to read the article.
add a commentBrittons (but not efnet’s Jonooka) Ask Americans Not To Litter February 6, 2006 10:26 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Humor, News, Of Interest“I’m trapped on an island in the Atlantic.” “What? Your island doesn’t have a waste bin?”
add a comment“I recently found your bottle while taking a scenic walk on the beach by Poole Harbour. While you may consider this some profound experiment on the path and speed” of “oceanic currents, I have another name for it, litter.
“You Americans don’t seem to be happy unless you are mucking about somewhere,” says the letter
Lost Thought February 2, 2006 12:57 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesOh man! The very character’s names have hidden meaning. Thanks to Misguided Thoughts. Naturally we’ve looked for the meaning in the names before. I just had not put Locke and Rousseau together.
3commentsLost Thought February 2, 2006 12:20 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesThe Lost Blog poses an interesting question, “Why is Locke so interested in Sawyer’s name??” with a possible connection to Locke’s father.
add a commentLost Fans! The sweat stains tell all! February 2, 2006 9:43 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesShannon’s shirt is for sale on eBay. Since auctions come and go so quickly, I’ve saved a copy. I guess we can say “Shannon Lost the shirt off her back.”
1 comment so farCastle Stormed February 2, 2006 9:35 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : NewsThe Happiest Place in the World is a Riot!
An angry mob of parents tried to force their way into Disneyland after the gates were shut because the theme park had sold out for the day.The decision was made to stop entries to the Hong Kong park when it reached its capacity of visitors.But the disappointment swiftly turned to anger for around 100 of the people left standing outside and the scene descended into chaos for a second day.
So, next time you go to Disney, get there early to “avoid the mobs.”
add a commentOh Deer! One more video. February 1, 2006 6:54 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, VideoBoth James of Puerilis and Busymom have posted separate links to two different archives of a practical joke by the Man Show. The video requires sound to be funny and has some potentially offensive words in it.
add a commentToday’s 8 minute video February 1, 2006 6:26 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, VideoBah! Women drivers and their vans. Warning! Steve’s blog has some pictures that aren’t safe for work. This one however is relatively safe and absolutely hilarious!
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